The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 27,600

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is 6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.6
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
59.6 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
174.4
168.4 in
Length
174.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.98 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
16
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
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15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
462 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft